IT Solution Architect

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Solution Architect in Katy, TX. Responsibilities:

• IT Solution Architect will identify and recommend solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options focusing on productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership
• Collaborate with business and technology experts to develop end-to-end solutions aligned with Enterprise Architecture standards
• Build strong IT-business relationships to ensure effective operations
• Model solutions across conceptual, logical, and physical perspectives
• Create artifacts defining comprehensive solution views
• Ensure thorough understanding of proposed architecture through cross-functional collaboration
• As a IT Solution Architect, you will participate in design reviews to ensure alignment with solution architecture
• Contribute to enterprise guidelines, standards, and principles
• Articulate rationale behind solution architecture decisions
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 10 years in IT Management or IT solutions architecture
• Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Expertise in data integration patterns, cloud and hybrid cloud solutions, and network security
• Familiarity with IT architectural frameworks like TOGAF and Zachman
• Proficient in on-premises and cloud security, vendor management, and EA tool integration
• Proficient in bridging waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated with capability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and interface effectively with individuals at various levels
• Ability to build consensus around proposed solutions
• Ability to work well independently, as well as effectively contribute to a team environment
• Ability to understand and derive lower-level roadmaps with business leadership to help set requirements' context
  
  

Preferred

• 2-3 years of retail experience preferred
• Knowledge of retail supply chain and merchandising, with hands-on experience in enterprise-class supply chain management systems
• Strong background in SOA/Microservices design and retail COTS applications
• Optimization skills in stochastic modeling, optimization algorithms, and holistic planning
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.